Massita Ayu Cindy Putriastuti

Massita Ayu Cindy is the coordinator of research department at Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC). She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) through a fast track program allowing her to finish both degrees within five years. She is currently a doctoral student with research focus on natural gas pricing mechanism reform at the School of Strategic & Global Studies, Universitas Indonesia, under the scholarship program from PYC. She has been involved in various energy research projects such as geothermal feasibility study, Indonesia’s manufacturing industry review from the energy perspective, biogas implementation in rural areas, mini LNG feasibility study, Indonesia’s natural gas price adjustment, crowdfunding as RE alternative financing, and energy transition in manufacturing industry. She shared her opinion in many articles, opinions and research papers in the subject of energy-related issues such as biomass and natural gas. Aside from research activities, she has also actively participated in various energy-related events, i.e. as a member of the delegation of Indonesia at Student Energy Summit in London, juries on energy-related student competitions, and as well as guest lecturer, speaker, and moderator on numerous events at universities and seminars. Outside her work at PYC, she loves interior designing, singing, eating, traveling, hanging out with friends, and shopping. She also prefers to chill out and unwind to recharge her energy.